(of muscles, joints, etc.) stiffness or rigidity caused by disease that prevents free movement; tetany

Suffix used after verbs or adjectives to form nouns expressing a state, quality, or scope, similar to English "-ity", "-ness", or "-ism".

The backbone or vertebral column of humans and other vertebrates; also called 脊梁骨 jǐ​liang​gǔ or 脊梁 jǐ​liáng

(bound form) inflammation; infection; often used as a suffix for medical conditions ending in "-itis"